Resolution 2007-143
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-143
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF COLLIER,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A TARGET PROTECTION AREA
MAILING STRATEGY FOR THE CONSERVATION
COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM'S FIFTH
PROPERTY SELECTION CYCLE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Collier County has recognized the need to plan for future growth and
has initiated a long-term program, known as Conservation Collier, to acquire, protect,
restore and manage environmentally sensitive lands in perpetuity and to provide public
open space for the benefit of present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Collier Program includes identification and
protection of Collier County's natural resources, including upland and wetland
communities, native plant communities, endemic species, endangered species habitat,
water resources, and aesthetic or other natural features; and
WHEREAS, protected lands include those that provide appropriate natural
resource-based recreational and educational opportunities, protect local water resources,
provide flood control; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance (hereafter
referred to as "Ordinance No. 2002-63" has described Target Protection Areas (TP As);
and
WHEREAS, Section 13 (I) of Ordinance No. 2002-63 provides that county staff
will send letters of inquiry to all property owners within these Target Protection Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION J, Findings
It is found and declared that:
(A) The cost of a mailing of letters to all remaining property owners within all Target
Protection Areas will be approximately $40,000, as opposed to $20 for a
proposed fifth cycle mailing to criteria-based properties from identified Target
Protection Areas and other areas that meet program goals and criteria.
(B) Many undeveloped properties within Target Protection Areas are small lots
within established subdivisions and would not be appropriate for acquisition by
Conservation Collier.
(C) Using estimated rates of return of positive interest generated by property owner
interest letters in previous selection cycles, it has been determined that mailing 45
interest letters will result in approximately 2 parcels for review and ranking on
the Active Acquisition List. Staff anticipates some additional number of owner
and public nominations as well.
(D) There has been an Outreach Subcommittee recommendation that was
unanimously approved by CCLAAC on April 9, 2007, endorsing a strategy for a
targeted mailing outreach effort. This strategy is to more specifically target lands
that are likely to contain high quality environmental resources and to enlarge
current land holdings.
(E) The CCLAAC is authorized by Ordinance No. 2002-63 to recommend an update
to the Target Protection Areas List and selection strategy to the Board of County
Commissioners to fulfill the purposes of the Conservation Collier Program.
(F) This resolution is adopted pursuant to applicable provisions of law.
SECTION II. Be it also resolved that Collier Countv Board of County Commissioners
adopt the following fifth-cycle Target Protection Areas mailing strategy:
I. Staff shall send 45 interest inquiry letters to owners of undeveloped properties
within the following areas:
Area Objective Criteria for TPA
selection
(20) Parcels to add to potential wildlife Undeveloped and
I corridor acquisition between Florida directly connecting NGGE
Panther National Wildlife Refuge and to current AAL B-
North Belle Meade list properties
Total acrea~e - 79.13 acres
Within the McIlvane
(7) Parcels to complete acquisition of the Marsh and adjacent Non- TP A
2 Mcllvane marsh area
Total Acreage - 90.45 acres to AAL A-list
properties
(13) Parcels to expand the Nancy Payton Undeveloped -
3 Preserve adjoining the Nancy Non-TPA
Total acreage - 42.65 acres Payton Preserve
(3) Parcels in the Horsepen Slough, Undeveloped -
NGG E unit 42, to acquire lowest land in
4 NGGE to preserve wetlands and conduct adjoining the NGGE
and hold floodwater. Oetting property
Total acreape - 5.68 acres
(2) Parcels- to expand the Brochu Undeveloped -
5 property adjoining the Non-TPA
Total acreage - 8.96 acres Brochu propertv
Total Number of parcels targeted - 45
Total acrea~e tar~eted - 226.87 acres
SECTION III. Effective Date.
This Resolution adopted and made effective this 22nd day of May 2007, after motion,
second and majority vote favoring same.
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BY:~1.clta~ M
Apptt\wR9~d
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By: ~C^_/C~.~N r~
JennIfer A. Bel~o
Assistant County Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By_ A-/~
J ames Coletta, Chairman
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ATTEST: ' '.
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
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